What Is The Difference Between Rowing For Calories vs Meters (and Watts)? Written by Fritz Nugent
Who doesn’t love a good rowing workout? Short people, that’s who. Just kidding, short people can love rowing, too. But it is a tall person’s game. In CrossFit, we row frequently, sometimes multiple days each week. The most common rower we use is a Concept2 Row Ergometer, often referred to in the gym as the “erg”. When rowing on the erg, there are three main units that we use:
The difference between rowing for watts , calories , and meters lies in what you’re measuring and how effort is rewarded.
When you hit your next group class with rowing, now you are armed with more knowledge to attack the session with your best effort! Intervals? Try watts and work on consistency. Sprint row session? Try watts to see what you can crank out. Have a long steady state metcon? Use meters.
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